I believe that using Artificial Intelligence tools and their capabilities will increase for the foreseeable future. I also believe that since it is such a new “science” or capability, we need guidelines and safety measurements super-imposed on this usage so that we have some protection against the mis-use of this powerful and, as yet, uncontrolled capabilities.
As part of my constant interest in learning new things, I subscribe to several newsletters, blogs, podcasts as sources of new information for me to think about. One of these sources is “The Rundown AI” which has been very information for me.
In March of 2024, their newsletter announced the creation / publication of an Artificial Intelligence set of “ground rules” from the European Parliament (EU). Hopefully, The Rundown will not be offended that I republish some of that article here:
| Welcome, AI enthusiasts. |
| The AI revolution just got its first major set of ground rules, courtesy of the EU’s landmark AI Act. |
| But while the sweeping new legislation aims to reign in the tech’s most dangerous use cases, not everyone is convinced its the right approach. Let’s investigate… |
| The Rundown: The European Parliament just passed the landmark Artificial Intelligence Act, establishing the world’s most comprehensive set of regulations for AI tech. |
| The details: |
| Newly banned AI apps include biometric and facial recognition on sensitive characteristics, social scoring, and AI that manipulates behavior or exploits vulnerabilities. High-risk AI, such as in infrastructure, education, and employment, will face strict obligations like risk assessment, transparency, and human oversight. The law has drawn criticism from both sides — with companies worrying it stifles competitiveness and watchdogs arguing it doesn’t go far enough. The rules will take effect in stages, with some applying as early as six months after the law enters into enforcement. |
| Why it matters: The AI Act positions itself as the global standard for regulation, but will it disadvantage EU-based AI companies in the process? Despite the critiques, the act is a big first move — potentially influencing other countries’ AI approaches and altering the trajectory of the industry. |
The trick, I think, is how to effectively and thoroughly apply these guidelines and then report of the progress of its implementation and to respond to the AI world’s compliance to these and newer standards as they are published.
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